Bridge Engineer - UK Wide

Jacobs

Jacobs

Reading, UK

Posted on May 22, 2026
Market
Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a key member in our Bridges & Structures team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver value to our clients—supporting our transition to a solutions-focused provider through the adoption of new technologies, lean methodologies, and digital delivery processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation, you’ll apply your advanced technical expertise, leadership, and organisational skills to deliver innovative structural solutions across highways, rail, aviation, energy, and power sectors.

In this role, you will:

  • Work in multidisciplinary teams in structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender and detailed designs, and the preparation of contract documents and technical reports.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality services that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
  • Champion innovation and diverse thinking to identify best-value solutions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with our UK and Global Integrated Delivery teams to optimise resources and ensure efficient, successful project outcomes.

Our Bridges & Structures capability is part of Jacobs’ wider Transportation business, known for delivering technically complex schemes both in the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned a strong reputation through a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients including: High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors & Local Authorities.

Let’s build for a brighter future together. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, innovate boldly, and make a lasting impact

Here's what you'll need
  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline
  • Keen on working towards chartership
  • Project management skills related to bridge design or other disciplines
  • Strong technical design and practical problem-solving skills

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.


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